Q What role is Gallimimus’s long tail thought to have played while running?

Q: What role is Gallimimus’s long tail thought to have played while running?

A.It struck the ground to increase running speed. B.It helped maintain body balance. C.It was used to attack and drive away enemies.

A It struck the ground to increase running speed.
B It helped maintain body balance.
C It was used to attack and drive away enemies.

Answer

B It helped maintain body balance.

The tail of Gallimimus was so long that it accounted for more than half of its total body length. It is thought to have helped maintain balance while running.
Together with its lightweight body and well-developed hind limbs, the tail may have contributed to its ability to run at high speeds.

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